What is a DEXA scan?

It is a scan that measures the density of bone.  It is generally considered that, denser the bone, the stronger it is and the less likely it is to fracture. It is mainly used to diagnose osteoporosis (loss of bone material) and to assess your risk of having a fractures.  A DEXA scan is not like a CT, MRI, or ultrasound scan and it does not involve having an injection or lying down in a tunnel.

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